Reviews
‘Rio Grandes Strand’- Jonas Axmark, a measured, human portrait of movement and belonging
Having spent years contributing to the work of others, Stockholm’s Jonas Axmark steps forward here with a voice that feels assured, grounded, and deeply aware of the stories it wants to tell. Framed as a duet alongside Sara Niklasson, ‘Rio Grandes Strand’ approaches its subject matter with notable restraint. Rather than leaning into grand statements, it […]
‘Find What You’ve Been Missing’- House Cat Frankie, sharp observations wrapped in sunlit folk-pop energy
There’s an easy charm to House Cat Frankie, but beneath the warmth of ‘Find What You’ve Been Missing’ lies a quietly perceptive piece of songwriting that cuts closer than its breezy exterior first suggests. Built on a rhythmic, feel-good foundation, the track disguises its emotional core just enough to let it land with greater impact. At […]
‘If I was a road’- Jeff Hodges, a quietly powerful meditation on movement and meaning
There’s a subtle shift happening in the music of Jeff Hodges that feels more about letting songs arrive on their own terms than anything else. And on his latest single ‘If I Was A Road’, he captures that transition with a sense of patience and clarity. At the heart of the track is the idea of […]
‘Soikkola’- Van Sur Les, crafting a living memory
There’s something quietly arresting about ‘Soikkola’, the latest piece from Dutch composer Van Sur Les. It unfolds with a kind of patient gravity, drawing you into a world that feels like a place you’re slowly remembering. Built around delicate piano motifs and an ensemble of organic textures, the track moves with a careful sense of intention. […]
‘Shine’- Conor Maradona, finding brutal clarity
There’s a fine line between confidence and self-awareness, and Conor Maradona seems determined to walk it with a smirk. On his new single ‘Shine’, the standout moment from his forthcoming debut ‘An Apology Letter To All My Ex-Girlfriends’, he delivers something that cuts deeper than the tongue-in-cheek persona might suggest. Framed as a defining statement, ‘Shine’ carries a […]
‘Let Love Remain’- Adorn, channelling urgency and unity
There’s a certain electricity that runs through ‘Let Love Remain’, the debut album from Dallas-based outfit Adorn. Throughout this new collection, they emerge as a band arriving fully formed, with something urgent to say and the conviction to say it loud. From the outset, the record leans into scale. Guitars stretch wide and cinematic, rhythms hit with […]
‘Do It Again’- Brother, cutting through the noise
There’s a certain kind of urgency that only comes from place, and this latest release from the North Shields outfit Brother carries it in every note. Rooted in the edges of North Shields, the track feels shaped as much by environment as it does by influence, channelling coastal isolation and urban tension into something immediate and […]
‘As War Starts!’- Shmeisani Jazz Massive, capturing a moment that refuses to be ignored
There are recordings that capture a feeling, and then there are those that capture a moment so precisely it becomes impossible to separate the two. Shmeisani Jazz Massive’s ‘As War Starts!’ belongs firmly to the latter. Formed in Amman, the collective operates without rigid structure, drawing instead from instinct, shared experience, and a deep well of […]
‘Come Out Lazarus 2 – Ineffability’- Andrea Pizzo And The Purple Mice, drifting beyond the body
With Andrea Pizzo and The Purple Mice, music often feels like a conceptual environment, and their latest single ‘Come Out Lazarus 2 – Ineffability’ continues that approach with a quietly immersive piece that explores the fragile boundary between consciousness and absence. As the second chapter in the ‘Come Out Lazarus’ arc, the track shifts perspective in a striking […]
